STOCKHOLM, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) — The Nord Stream gas pipelines, built to transport gas from Russia to Germany, were deliberately sabotaged, a Swedish prosecutor said Friday.
“During the crime scene investigations that were carried out on site in the Baltic Sea, extensive seizures have been made and the area has been carefully documented,” says Attorney General Mats Ljungqvist at the Public Prosecutor’s Office in a press release.
– Analyzes that have now been carried out show traces of explosives on several of the foreign objects that were found. The advanced analysis work continues to be able to draw safer conclusions about the incident, says Ljungqvist.
Four leaks were discovered in the Swedish and Danish exclusive economic zones in the Baltic Sea in September, and Sweden soon launched an investigation into gross sabotage.
An analysis of the seismic activity in the area showed seismic patterns corresponding to explosions on the seabed and evidence was collected with the help of the Swedish Navy.
The prosecutor’s office said the “complex and comprehensive” investigation will show whether anyone can be suspected of a crime.
“The cooperation with authorities in Sweden and other countries works excellently. For the continued work with the preliminary investigation and for the various ongoing collaborations, it is important that we can work in peace and quiet,” said Ljungqvist.
Germany and Denmark have also launched investigations into what caused the leaks in the twin pipelines.
Russia has demanded that Sweden share the results of the investigation, but the Swedish authorities have refused to do so, citing pre-trial secrecy.
Source: sn.dk
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